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Item Restricted How Do Employees Cope? an Examination of the Behavioural Outcomes of Work-related Stress(2023) Begüm Yaldiz; Glarou, Despoina; Hynes, Jennifer; Faculty of Business Administration; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: This bachelor thesis aimed to explore the coping strategies used by employees to control work-related stress and examine the behavioural results related to these strategies. The study used a qualitative research approach with an open-ended survey questionnaire to collect clear data from a varied group of employees. The survey questionnaire included six open-ended questions to understand participants' feelings about work-related stress, their coping behaviours, their reflections on these behaviours, and their ideas about better managing work stress. For data analyses, thematic analyses were conducted to identify themes and patterns within the data (Braun and Clarke, 2006). The survey analysis resulted in both adaptive (positive) and maladaptive (negative) coping behaviours employed by employees and suggestions for productive coping. Various coping mechanisms were identified by employees in the qualitative survey findings. The discussion centered around two themes: adaptive (positive) and maladaptive (negative) behaviours. Using adaptive coping mechanisms like engaging in physical exercise, seeking social support or practicing relaxation techniques have been shown to promote wellbeing while enhancing productivity. On the other hand, it was observed that maladaptive coping strategies such as social isolation, alcohol use, smoking and aggression led to several negative consequences. Keywords: work-related stress, coping strategies, behavioural outcomes, qualitative research, thematic analysis, adaptive coping, maladaptive coping, employee wellbeing, productivity, stress management